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Title
Victorian dress
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Ecru organdy dress--machine made. Band collar opens down front which has no fastenings. Darts in front for shaping. Drop shoulder with cap sleeve over long sleeve. Cuff lined in .5" lace. Fabric is gathered in the back to form a small bustle. Dress is 5" longer in the back than the front. 1.5" band of lace around hem. Hand sewn tucks used to alter fit. May have been worn in Frances Dainty Company performances.
Type
image
Identifier
39FF9A24-BB37-451B-AA6E-271292096635
1999-15-25
Subject
Costumes
Clothing & dress
Vaudeville (LCSH)
Entertainers
Aerialists
Acrobats
Cyclists
Nineteenth century (LCSH)

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